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Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    University of Science and Technology Liaoning 🇨🇳 Anshan, Liaoning Province, China

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  2. Master

    Master's Programme in Physics (Masters)

    University of Bergen (UiB) 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor of Science)

    University of Waikato 🇳🇿 Hamilton, New Zealand

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  4. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    University of Oulu 🇫🇮 Oulun, Finland

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  6. Master

    Physics (Masters)

    Tokyo Metropolitan University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  7. Master

    Applied Physics (Master of Science (M.Sc.))

    University of Applied Science Koblenz, RheinAhrCampus 🇩🇪 Remagen, Germany

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  8. Associate

    Associate of Science, Physics

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Faculty of Physics (Doctorate)

    Al I Cuza University 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania

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  10. Master

    Master 1 Physique - Sciences pour l'ingénieur

    Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 🇫🇷 Versailles, France

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  11. Master

    Master of Science Program in Physics, M.Sc. (Physics)

    Prince of Songkla University 🇹🇭 Songkla, Thailand

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  12. Associate

    National 5 Physics SQA Level 5 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Физика полупроводников (Doctorate)

    Ryazan State Radio Engineering University 🇷🇺 Ryazan / г.Рязань, Russia

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  15. Bachelor

    Applied Physics (Bachelor)

    Henan University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Luoyang, China, China

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  16. Other programmes

    ASTROMUNDUS - Astrophysics

    EU-Asia Higher Education Platform (EAHEP) 🇧🇪 Belgium

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  17. Undergraduate

    Benjamin C. Shen Endowed Fund in Physics (Continuing Undergraduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc in Physics

    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Nansha, Shenzen, Hong Kong

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  19. Master

    Condensed Matter Physics and Nanoscale Materials Physics (Master)

    Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 Lyngby, Denmark

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  20. Other programmes

    Physics

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  21. Associate

    Physics (Associate)

    Bismarck State College 🇺🇸 Bismarck, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Kangwon National University 🇰🇷 Chuncheon-si, South Korea

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Study Physics – facts and figures

Physics is taught at 1,687 universities and colleges in 142 countries – including 1,297 Bachelor, 1,261 Master and 711 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,613), United Kingdom (554) and China (373). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and University of California.

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Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 5,849 Physics programmes at 1,687 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, University of California, Palacky University and Wuhan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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